A transcript of an oral history of Olga Acuna on teaching at Century High School. Olga Acuña is the ESL coordinator at Century High School. The interview covers her involvement in the ESL program and information about the program in general.
A transcript of an oral history of Orville Alleman on the construction of Century High School. Orville Alleman was the director of facilities maintenance for the school district., and He played a key role in the design and construction of Century High School, starting in 1990-1991. Nikki Squire and Stan Miller were the school board administrators at that time.
A transcript of an oral histroy of Keith Allen on the planning of Century High School. Keith Allen is a publications facility teacher who was on the planning team for Century High School. He taught previously at Glencoe High School and Thomas. The interview covers his input on the design of the publications area and the school in general. Mr. Allen explains that he personally, feels that the design of the school is flexible to meet demands.
A transcript of an oral history of Ed Bear on the planning of Century High School. Ed Bear was teaching at Hillsboro high school when he applied to be on the planning team for Century High School. The team was democratic and encouraged to be creative and brainstorm.
A transcript of an oral history of Ed Bear and Mrs. Carnes on the current year at Century High School. Mrs. Carnes came to Century High School in 1998 and has taught Integrated Science, Biology, Anatomy/Physiology and Health Services. At the time of the interview, she and Mr. Bear were working to develop curriculum for Health Services CAm. Mr. Bear was on the original planning team and has taught health, science, soccer and track. Both were on the Site Council. Many teachers and seniors were stressed as a result of the cut school days. The two both expressed hope that the Legistlature would rethink Measure 5 after the failure of Measure 28.
A transcript of an oral history of Fabi Pemble-Belkin on her experiences as a student at Century High School. Fabi Pemble-Belkin was a student at Century High School when it first opened for the 1997-1998 school year. He came from J. B. Thomas Junior High School and was in the 2001 graduating class. The interview discusses his recollections and impressions of the school as a student, especially in light of a hand disability that prevented him from being able to write. He remembers the school as “hospital-like”. And recalls in distinct detail the events occuring at the first assembly, Mr. Barnekoff drove onto the stage in a Jaguar. He liked acting and photography as well as the block schedule. Due to the diverse population, Mr. Pemble-Bellkin remembers some intial fighting.
A transcript of an oral history of Betsy Biller, Assistant Superintendent of Hillsboro School District, on Century High School. Betsy Biller is Assistant Superintendent, and former Communications Director for Hillsboro School District 1J. As Communications Director in 1992 she formed a task force to address the overcrowding in the secondary schools, part of which resulted in the need to build a new high school. She kept the public informed about Century High School.
A transcript of an oral history of Mr. Caughell (no first name given) on Century High School. Mr. Caughill was president of the Hillsboro Education Association in 1996, while Century High School was being built. He interviewed for a teaching position at the high school and started teaching in 1999. He expresses his feelings that Century High School has a very diverse population that is also very large.
A transcript of an oral history of Pat Cochran on Century High School. Pat Cochran was teaching English at Hillsboro high school when he became a part of the planning team for Century High School. Mr. Cochran was interested in becoming head of the Art Department at Century. He was personally very excited about planning the school, integrating art into it, trying new and innovative ideas and expresses being very tolerant of the diverse student population.
A transcript of an oral history of Jim Dunlop on being a band director at Century High School. Jim Dunlop was the band teacher at Jefferson High School when he applied to be band director at Century High School. He started with 22 students and which grew to 150 students. They now compete with the best bands in the state. He also started a program for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students – C.H.O.M.P. – to encourage them to play and join band as freshmen.
A transcript of an oral history of Stan Panfilov. Stan Panfilov was the first president of Century High School’s Booster Club. The goal of the booster club was to raise money and support all the student groups. The club had great leadership from principal Barnekoff and later, Mrs. Montgomery.
A transcript of an oral history of Michelle Gray on teaching at Century High School. Michelle Gray was doing her student teaching and coaching basketball at Westview High School when she interviewed for a teaching position at Century High School in 1997. She eventually became a Spanish teacher and coach. During the interview she expresses great joy over the process of starting a team and bringing them to playoffs.
A transcript of an oral history of Susan Guiger on Century High School. Susan Guiger was the registrar at Hillsboro high school from 1990-1997 while Mr. Barnekoff was the principal. When he was named principal of Century High School, Ms. Guiger applied for the registrar’s job at Century. She felt that her biggest contribution was to help implement the block schedule, and doing the computer scheduling.
